2 - 3 days
Test Updated:
CTC (Circulating Tumor Cells)
Cell Search
CTCP
CTC PROSTATE
CTCPS
CTCP PLACEHOLDER TEST
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Test Overview
CellSearch System
As an aid in monitoring patients with metastatic prostate cancer.
Interpretive report provided.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Circulating Tumor Cell CellSave collection tubes are available from MLabs. Submit 2 CellSave tubes each containing 7.5 mL of whole blood. Send intact specimen at room temperature. Specimen transport should be arranged so that the specimen is received by MLabs within 72 hours of collection.